North Sonoma - South Mendocino Coastline

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Mendocino 12 - 41.Q5
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It’s “Dreamtime” with the
moonlight shining on the
non-denominational chapel
at Sea Ranch. Tomorrow
you will cross the border
into Mendocino County and
begin your adventure in
”Conscious Tourism”. At
Sea Ranch
one can be immersed in
nature and enjoy the
convenience of fine lodging
and dining. At the
Stewarts Point Store you
can gas up or purchase
snack food and groceries.
Nearby is the
Kashai Pomo Roundhouse,
Annapolis Winery and
numerous vacation home
rentals.
Photo by Scott Simpson WEST of ONE www.westofone.com
THE NORTHWEST CORNER of SONOMA COUNTY
FORT ROSS to SEA RANCH DINER'S CHOICE: Area Code (707)
Salt Point Bar & Grille ($$) 17 miles north of Jenner at 23255 Hwy 1
847-3234; Sea Ranch Lodge ($$) Hwy 1, Sea Ranch 785-2371;
Timber Cove Inn ($$) 21780 Hwy 1, 847-3231; Twofish Baking
Company ($) 35590 Verdant View #1 (behind the fire department),
Sea Ranch 785-2443.
FORT ROSS to SEA RANCH LODGING:
Fort Ross Lodge ($$-$$$) 12 miles north of Jenner at 20705 Hwy 1
847-3414; Lillith Retreat Center ($$) 35337 Annapolis Road, Annapolis,
95412 886-1810; Ocean Cove Campground ($) 23125 Hwy 1 8473422; Ram's Head Realty Vacation Homes ($$$) 1000 Annapolis Rd.
785-2427 / 800-785-3455; Salt Point State Park ($) 25050 Hwy 1
847-3221; Sea Coast Hideaways ($$-$$$) 13 miles north of Jenner at
21350 Hwy 1 847-3278; Sea Ranch Escapes ($$$) 60 Sea Walk Drive
785-2426; Sea Ranch Lodge ($$) Hwy 1, Sea Ranch 785-2371;
Sea Ranch Vacation Rentals ($$$) Box 88, Sea Ranch 785-2579;
Stillwater Cove Ranch ($) 16 mi. north of Jenner at 22555 Hwy 1 8473227; Timber Cove Boat Landing ($) 13 mi. north of Jenner at 21350
Hwy 1 847-3278; Timber Cove Inn ($$-$$$) 21780 Hwy 1 847-3231.
NW SONOMA COUNTY GENERAL STORES, GIFT SHOPS & ARTS:
Fort Ross Store ($-$$) 20705 Hwy 1 847-3414; Jenner "C" Store ($$$) Hwy 1 - Jenner 865-2906; Ocean Cove Store ($) 23125 Hwy 1
847-3422; Raccoon Cove Giftshop @ Timber Cove Inn ($-$$$) 21780
Hwy 1 847-3231; Sea Ranch Store ($-$$ ) Sea Walk Dr. 785-2371;
Stewarts Point Store ($-$$) 32000 Hwy 1 785-2406.
FREE SURF REPORT:
(707) 876-3110, 875-3944 or 876-3032.
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Photos by Michael Charland
RAMS HEAD REALTY & RENTALS, Inc
You can choose from
over 120 vacation homes at
Sea Ranch to Gualala at
Ram’s Head Realty and
Rentals, Inc.
Some of the most
desirable vacation
home settings are at
The Sea Ranch.
Once a large shoreline sheep ranch, The
Sea Ranch is located a few miles south of
Gualala and 20 miles north of Jenner on
Hwy. 1. With more than 120 homes to
choose from, Rams Head Realty & Rentals
is the largest vacation home rental service
north of the Golden Gate. Besides sheer
numbers, exceptional service and hospitality
sets Rams Head apart.
Home styles range from small rustic walkin cabins in the redwoods to large luxury
homes overlooking the crashing waves.
Any of these wonderful homes make cozy
love nests or ideal settings for writers, theologians or anyone seeking that
special place for inspiration. Rams Head’s vacation homes at The Sea Ranch
are great for family reunions and groups of 2-10 people per home. Some of
the many amenities include hot tubs and fully equipped kitchens. Some
homes are pet-friendly and all offer free long distance (domestic &
international) phone service. Retreat leaders can rent several homes and
enjoy the larger group meeting facilities at the nearby Gualala Arts Center
conference rooms and auditorium (see www.gualalaarts.org or call 8841138).
Those who rent homes at The Sea Ranch have full use of the miles of
trails as well as the saunas, pools and tennis courts. Come visit. Come stay
for a while. Rams Head lets your Sea Ranch memories begin with them.
Please call, write, or email for a free full-color brochure.
$$$ RAMS HEAD REALTY & RENTALS Inc. Box 123, 1000 Annapolis
Rd. Simple to Luxurious Oceanview Homes
The Sea Ranch, CA 95497
Email: [email protected]
www.ramshead.com
Phone (707) 785-2427
Toll Free 1-800-785-3455 Info & Reservations
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MENDOCINO COAST: GUALALA to WESTPORT
Sunrise reveals the picturesque Gualala River where it flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The friendly town of Gualala lies straight on adjacent the broad stretch of white sandy
beach. Dark ridgelines team with wildlife and deep swimming holes in the river valley are a
playground for wild salmon and visiting sunbathers. Just to the right is the bridge marking
the border between Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Cross over and enter the unique
world of Mendocino where creativity thrives and consciousness is emerging on all levels.
Hopefully this region will become a very bright point of light for the rest of America.
GUALALA to ANCHOR BAY DINER'S CHOICE: Area Code (707)
Anchor Bay Store ($) Hwy 1, Anchor Bay 884-4245; Cafe La La ($)
301021 S. Hwy 1 884-1104; Cypress Bar & Grill ($) 301021 S. Hwy 1
884-1835; Gualala Bakery ($) (Open at 6am) Sunstrom Shopping Center
884-9247; Gualala Hotel ($$) Hwy 1 884-4840; Gualala Super Market
($) Sunstrom Shopping Center 884-1205; Laura’s Bakery & Taqueria ($$)
S. Hwy 1 884-3175; Oceansong Restaurant ($$) 39350 S. Hwy 1 8841041; Pangaea ($$) Hwy 1 884-9669; Redwood Grill ($$) 35517 Hwy 1
884-1639; Saint Orres Inn ($$) Hwy 1 884-3303; Sandpiper ($-$$)
39080 Hwy 1 884-3398; Smokehouse Grill ($) 49300 Hwy 1, Sea Ranch
785-9696; Surf Super Market ($) 39250 S. Hwy 1 884-4184; Taqueria
Briza del Mar ($) S. Hwy 1 Anchor Bay 884-1735; Top of the Cliff ($$)
Hwy 1 Seacliff Center 884-1539; Trinks ($) Hwy 1 Seacliff Center 884-1713;
Upper Crust Pizza ($$) 39331 S. Hwy 1 884-1324.
GUALALA to ANCHOR BAY LODGING:
Anchor Bay Campground ($) Hwy 1, Anchor
Bay 884-4222; Beach Rentals ($$$) 39200
S. Hwy 1 884-4235; Breaker's Inn ($$$)
3919 Hwy 1, 800-BREAKER; Gualala
The historic Gualala Hotel
Country Inn ($$) Hwy 1 800-564-4466;
provides rooms, drink and food.
Gualala Hotel ($$) Hwy 1 884-3441;
Gualala Point Park ($) 785-2377; Gualala River Redwood Park ($) 1
mile east of Hwy 1 on River Rd. 884-3533; Mar Vista Cottages ($$) 35101
S. Hwy 1 884-3522; North Coast Country Inn ($$$) 34591 S. Hwy 1
884-4537; Old Milano Hotel ($$$) 38300 Hwy 1 884-3256; Saint Orres
Inn ($$) Hwy 1 884-3303; Seacliff Hotel ($$$) 39140 S. Hwy 1 8841213; Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast ($$) 38201 S. Hwy 1, 1-888-6689874; Serenisea ($$) 36100 Hwy 1 884-3836; Surf Motel ($$) S. Hwy 1
888-451-7873; Whale Watch ($$$) 35100 Hwy 1 884-3667.
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GUALALA:
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Home of World Class Art Exhibits
Photograph by Jim Alinder
Mendocino County is home to some of America’s most
talented artists. The Gualala Art Center is located in a
secluded forest setting where a fairy ring of redwoods makes a
wonderful place to meditate. Inside the cavernous gallery are
mixed media exhibits and a 300 seat auditorium, conference
rooms, commercial kitchen, stage, and an outdoor
amphitheater in which to picnic. See Dolphins Arts Gallery
$-$$$ GUALALA ART CENTER
46501 Gualala Rd,
Gualala, CA 95445 www.gualalaarts.org (707) 884-1138
ALINDER GALLERY
The Alinder Gallery is exclusively
devoted to fine art photography.
Owner Jim Alinder, is a well-known
artist who has had more than 100
museum exhibitions of his work, and is
in the permanent collections of many
museums including the Museum of
Ansel Adams
Modern Art (NY & SF). Art Institute of Chicago, National
Gallery of Canada and the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. He has twice received
fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts. Images by other noted
photographers including Ansel Adams are available. Open 11am - 5pm ThursMon.
$-$$$ ALINDER GALLERY 39150 South Hwy 1, Gualala, CA 95445
Fine Photography
www.jimalinder.com
(707) 884-4884
STUDIO 391 is a fine photography gallery specializing in
contemporary photography by established and emerging artists and
includes a large selection of images of the Mendocino and Sonoma
coast. Artists represented include Christopher Burkett, Rolfe Horn,
Paul Kozal, Roman Loranc, William Scott, Ion Zupcu and more.
Gallery hours - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday thru Monday.
THE FINEST PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE MENDOCINO COAST
Receding Tide - William Scott
Bluff Reach - Paul Kozal
Cypress - Rolfe Horn
$-$$$ STUDIO 391
39150 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA 95445 (707) 884-9065 www.studio391.net
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GUALALA RIVER REDWOOD PARK
Owners Dan and Donna Brown invite
you to "camp in the redwoods, on the river
by the sea" at their 120 campsite Gualala
River Redwood Park. Campsites are from
$36 (1 vehicle/2 people) and up and have
running water and electricity. Open from
memorial day to labor day, the campground
has a general store, hot showers, flush
toilets, RV dump stations, a laundry room,
playground and outdoor game area.
Accommodations serve single families to
large groups up to 250.
Guests can sunbathe out of the wind and
fog along 3/4 mile river frontage of sandy
beaches, as well as swim, canoe and kayak.
Hike or bike among the ferns and towering redwoods or fish, dive, golf, whale
watch, dine out, shop or tour local art galleries. You can build family
traditions around the fire and enjoy nature and starlit skies at their finest.
Wake up to singing birds, a rising sun, fresh complimentary coffee and the
sound of ocean waves in the distance.
$ GUALALA RIVER REDWOOD PARK
Box 1032, Gualala, 95445
Riverside Campground / numerous amenities MC & Visa (707) 884-3533
ADVENTURE RENTS
Adventure Rents outfits self-guided
paddling tours on the Gualala River,
which for ms the border between
Sonoma and Mendocino county.
Owners Jan and Wayne Harris have
more than 2 decades experience
exploring the waterways of the redwood
coast and welcome singles, couples,
families and groups.
Rentals include single and double
kayaks and canoes. Watercraft rentals
include paddles, life jackets, dry bags and
instruction for beginning boaters. Boats
and gear are transported to launch
locations and shuttle service is available
in season. There are summertime
moonlight flotillas with river beach
barbecues. Weather and river conditions
permitting, Adventure Rents is open year
around. Rates are reasonable. Located in downtown Gualala.
$$ ADVENTURE RENTS Kayaks and Canoes P.O. Box 489, Gualala,
CA. 95445 www.adventurerents.com email: [email protected]
(707) 884-4FUN (4386)
or Toll Free 1-888-881-4FUN (4386)
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SMOKEHOUSE GRILL
Fabulous oceanviews and
the best fresh fish and chips
for the price on the
Mendocino Coast await you
at the Smokehouse Grill
which is located at the Sea
Ranch Golf Course just a
mile south of Gualala. This
favorite local restaurant was
created by Leslie Bates, who along with her youthful staff were big on heart and
service. Today the Smokehouse is run by Jaime Orsini and Silvia Barragan. Great
fresh fish & chips with tartar or red sauce, fish burgers, fish tacos, vegetarian
garden burgers, chili cheese burgers, BBQ beef and pork sandwiches, grilled
chicken, smoked turkey, delicious award winning homemade New England clam
chowder, cole slaw, fresh green garden salad, potato salad, chili fries, pasta and
BBQ beans are served daily. Smoked salmon and pork ribs are sold by the pound.
Homemade cheesecake, carrot cake, iced mochas, sodas, and nutritious smoothies
are also available. Seating is indoors or out and orders to go. You’ll love the great
food and inspiring vistas!
$ the SMOKEHOUSE GRILL
Fresh & Smoked Fish & Meats
49300 Hwy 1, Sea Ranch, CA. 95497
Summer 7am-8pm Winter 7am-6pm daily
(707) 785-9696
TOURIST INFO, BOOKSTORES, GIFTSHOPS and more ARTS
Alinder Gallery 884-4884; Artsea Gallery
INTERNET ACCESS
884-4809; Celebrations 884-1920;
Besides your local Motel
Coldwell Banker Pacific Realestate
or Bed & Breakfast try:
Travel Information for Tourists 800-660-3591;
Copy Plus
Cotton Field, The 884-1836; Dolphin Arts
Sundstrom
Mall, Gualala
884-3896; Four-Eyed Frog Books Cypress
Village 884-1333; Gualala Art Center 884- 884-4448 Open 9am-6pm
1138; Henley's Art & Interiors 884-1531;
The Record Cafe
Noma 884-1320; The Sea Trader Book
265 N. Main, Pt. Arena
Store & Gifts 884-3248; Stary Sheets
882-2363 daily 8am-7pm
Gallery 884-3606; Studio 391 Gallery 884Coast Com. Library
9065; Velvet Rabbit 884-1501; West of One
Aerial & Land Photographs
Open Mon-Sat 882-3114
www.westofone.com 785-9445.
Video Stores: Gualala Video 884-1050 Pacific Woods Video 884-1550.
KAYAKING and WHALE WATCHING: Adventure Rents ($$) 884-4FUN
HEALING ARTS Feng Shui ($$-$$$) Create harmony in your spaces. Karen
McKeown 884-9750; Gualala Day Sea Spa ($-$$$) 39151 S. Hwy 1,
Gualala 884-9262; Healing Arts Massage Center ($-$$$) 39301 Cypress
Way, Gualala 884-4800; Pacific School of Massage ($-$$$) 44800 Fish
Rock Rd, Anchor Bay 884-3138. CETOS: environmental information on
toxics 39120 Ocean Drive in the Cypress Center 884-1700.
FARMER’S MARKETS and NURSERIES Gualala Farmer’s Market: ($)
Spring - Fall on Saturday 3pm-5pm south end downtown / Donna Bishop (707)
884-3726; Gualala Nursery-Trading Co ($-$$$) 38660 S. Hwy 1, 884-9633.
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OCEANSONG PACIFIC GRILLE
Photo by Ron Bolander
You can begin your adventure on the
Mendocino Coast just over the border at
the Oceansong Pacific Grille. Lofty dining
room views of the untamed Gualala River
and Pacific Ocean await. Dinner means a
fabulous sunset view and a ring side seat of
the greatest show on earth as pelicans, sea
gulls, osprey, sea lions and whales play in
the water and sky just outside the
restaurant. Weather permitting there is
dining al fresco beneath the sun or
evening starlit sky. Lovers will find a quiet
little nook in the bar or tri-level dining
room.
The menu features New England clam
chowder or WanTon soup, fresh garden or
spinach salad, seared Ahi tuna (rolled in black and white sesame seeds, quickly
seared sashimi style and served with pickled ginger and wasabi cream sauce),
Fettuccini Alfredo (vegetarian) portobello mushrooms and fresh vegetables
atop fettuccini, Southwest salmon, dungeness crab cakes and grilled tofu with
vegetables (Vegan). The oceanview full service bar offers beer, wine and mixed
drinks. Oceansong is located at the south entrance to Gualala. Reservations
suggested for 5 or more.
$$ OCEANSONG RESTAURANT
39350 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA.
California Cuisine www.breakersinn.com/oceansong (707) 884-1041 Res.
SURF SUPER MARKET
The largest supermarket on State
Highway 1 between Point Reyes and
Fort Bragg is the Surf Super Market
in Gualala. Here you can stock up
on everything for your day hike,
camping trip, vacation home rental
or romantic evening at a bed and
breakfast inn. Ailes are well stocked
with all the canned and fresh produce and cooking utensils a small town full of
tourists would need. In the full service deli/meat department there are fresh
filets of fish, homemade salads, country fried chicken and potato Jo-Jo's, and
prime cuts of steak, chicken and homemade sausages. The bakery offers
fresh baked breads and pastries. At the wine bar you can taste a sampling of
premium California wines (over 750 wines are available). Local newspapers,
magazines, toiletries, light hardware and home electrical needs, motor oil and
flares are also stocked. Rain or shine you can count on the Surf Super Market
and its friendly staff to help you.
$-$$ SURF SUPER MARKET 39250 Coast Highway 1, Gualala, CA.
www.surfsuper.com
Open daily from 7:30am to 8pm (707) 884-4184
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BONES ROADHOUSE
The love of the open road
is the theme at the family
oriented “Bones” Roadhouse,
located on the hill in “uptown
Gualala”.
Owner Mary
Horton’s decor of 50’s and 60’s baby
boomer memorabilia including hot rods,
motorcycles, pirates and cowboys works. An extensive menu features wood fired
and smoked authentic Texas style BBQ’d chicken, beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey
and wild salmon. “Bone daddy” Mike Thomas is a true artist at knowing just how
to smoke the meats during the 14 hour process in the smoke house. Beef ribs,
steaks, marinated turkey breast and New Mexico chop slathered in sauce and
served on a fresh baked bun with house cut chips, corn bread, cole slaw, macaroni
and cheese and cowboy beans fills you up. Even Texans state “better ribs here
than in Texas.” Microbrewed beer, wines from organically grown grapes are served
at the long bar. Dessert includes coconut banana cream pie, chocolate brownie
sundae and seasonal berry pie. Hours are 11:30am - 9pm daily.
$$BONES ROADHOUSE www.bonesroadhouse.com (707) 884-1188
Texas Style Wood Fired Smoked & BBQ’d 38920 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA
UPPER CRUST PIZZA
Small coastal towns with good pizza
parlors make big hits with north coast
travelers. The Upper Crust Pizza is one
such destination.
The menu is divided into
Specialties-of-the-House, chicken and vegetarian pizzas. A delicious sourdough
pizza crust topped with a choice of 23 fresh high quality ingredients will put a
smile on your face. Fresh garden salads, sodas and mineral water is served. The
Upper Crust Pizza is open year-round from 4pm and stays open until 8pm or
9pm, depending on the daily appetite of diners. Indoor/ outdoor oceanview
dining or orders to go.
$$ UPPER CRUST PIZZA
Cash & Approved Checks Accepted
39331 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
(707) 884-1324 Orders to go.
Coldwell Banker Pacific Real
Estate is the largest real estate
office serving the Sea Ranch,
Gualala, Northern Sonoma and
Souther n Mendocino coast.
Owner/broker Lenny Balter and his wife Colleen Casey have lived on the coast
since 1980. They have two highly visible Gualala locations with over a dozen full
time knowledgeable agents and brokers, 7 internet marketing sites, email access
and computerized listing & market analysis for their clients - “Making Real Estate
Real Easy.” You can surf the website for coastal homes and land parcels; then
vacation in Gualala or Sea Ranch and take a personal tour with one of the
Coldwell Banker agents. Email: [email protected]
$$$ COLDWELL BANKER PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
www.cbpac.com
Hwy 1 Off: Box 700, 39351 S. Hwy 1, Gualala Fax: 884-9004, 800-944-8941
Seacliff Off: Box 512, 39140 S. Hwy 1, Gualala Fax:884-1933, 800-660-3591
PACIFIC
REAL ESTATE
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GUALALA SUPERMARKET
Art by George Bailey
”Fast, friendly and affordable” is the motto of the Gualala Supermarket. The
volumous interior of the market offers two floors of retail merchandise, produce,
kitchenware, wine and beer, a deli, frozen foods, ice, cards and the morning
paper. Health food sections are stocked with vitamins and herbal supplements,
organic foods and beverages and natural products for the family. Out front there is
plenty of parking for trucks and RVs in the spacious Sundstrom Mall. Two
generators make sure the store lights and ice machines work during winter power
shortages. Children love the extensive model train set that owners Paul Regan
and Chuckie Sorensen have provided. Open 364 days including Thanksgiving.
Summer: 7am-9pm (8pm Sun) Winter: 7am - 8pm (7pm Sun).
$-$$ GUALALA SUPERMARKET
39225 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
Grocery, Deli & Health Food
Lotto, ATM & Credit Cards (707) 884-1205
SUNDSTROM CENTER
Robert and Roberta
Sundstrom moved to Gualala
in the late 50's to raise a
family, work the woods and
build homes for a growing
coastal community. Robert,
a soft spoken go-with-theflow -kind-of-guy states, "I
built the "new" Gualala Post
Office in 1970, then the
bank, gas station and
shopping center a building at a time until we finished in 1986." Now he is
finishing up the new post office (2005) with pillars to the rear of the mall by the
forest.
Today, residents and travelers enjoy the convenience of the Gualala Market, a
sport and tackle shop, pizza and ice cream parlor, bakery, office copy center,
craftshop and fabric store, travel agent and video store all under one big roof.
Next door is the Dolphin Art Center where visitors can purchase local art and get
tourist information.
$-$$$ SUNDSTROM CENTER 39225 South Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
Gualala Bakery & Espresso 884-9247, Gualala Market 884-1205, Gualala
Pizza, Chinese & Mexican 884-4055, Gualala Sport & Tackle 884-4247,
Gualala Union 76 884-1500, Copy Plus Fax: 884-4449 or 884-4448,
Dolphin Gallery 884-3896, The Loft Crafts and Fabric 884-4424, Pacific
Woods Video 884-1550, Paula’s Best Little Hair House 884-3605 and
Seaview Travel Agent 884-3505.
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Inside the Seacliff Shopping Center you
can visit the Coldwell - Banker
Realestate office as well as colorful
boutiques such as the Velvet Rabbit,
Celebrations, the Cotton Field, Artsea
Gallery and dine at Trinks Coffee House
or the fabulous oceanview Top of the
Cliff Restaurant.
One of the most enchanting
gift shops and galleries on the
Mendocino Coast is the Velvet
Rabbit - located in the Seacliff
Shopping Center in Gualala.
Proprietress Lois L. Koerber has
created a wonderful
environment of works of art, Tiffany stained glass lamps,
bronze sculptures, water colors and very exclusive gifts
and artifacts which light up the eyes of visitors. As opera
music plays in the background, whale sculptures, frozen
in time, seem to come alive & dance with dolphins. In
this fantasyland by the sea you can forget the rest of the
world.
$$-$$$ VELVET RABBIT
Fine Art and Gifts
MC & Visa
Box 676, Hwy 1, Gualala, CA 95445
Open daily 10am - 5pm
(707) 884-1501 Information
GUALALA NURSERY and TRADING COMPANY
Four of the most desirable places to
live on earth are the Mediterrean,
south coast of Australia, north coast of
Chili and the Sonoma-Mendocino
Coast. The plants of these regions are
showcased in the garden of eden
setting at the Gualala Nursery located
just north of town. After 35 years
Susan and Tony Ventralla know their
customers likes and are very talented
designers and excellent plant-human
match-makers. Transplant sizes are
very car and truck friendly and adopt
well to Bay Area and Sacramento Valley climates. At this
very classy and unique “one stop nursery” gardeners can
purchase a wide variety of organic herbs, berries,
vegetables, fruit trees, cactus and succulents, tropical plants, ornamental grasses,
drought and deer resistant tolerant showy bloomers, California Native plants and
butterfly and hummingbird friendly flowers. Inside the European giftshop are
French hand creams (Selletto products), Trapp candles and Burts Bee’s products,
weather instruments, custom bird houses and one of a kind treasures.
$-$$$ GUALALA NURSERY & TRADING COMPANY
Nursery, Garden Giftshop & Design Consulating
AX, Dis, MC & Visa
38660 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, Open 10am-5pm Summer, 11am-5pm Winter
www.gualalanursery.com
(707) 884-9633
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GUALALA SEA SPA & WELLNESS CENTER
The newest addition to grace the
center of town is the Gualala Sea Spa.
Nestled behind a wall of shrubs is a
wonderful garden, a pond complete
with fish and a teahouse filled with
surprises that is a very comfortable
place to watch the garden life while you
wait for your spa appointment. The
spa offers advanced skin and body care
with results-oriented products and
equipment. The goals are to help
clients reduce their stress, detoxify their bodies and work
towards optimal health with weight and pain
management. Guests can enjoy a variety of ongoing
creative massages such as the jackhammer!
The horizontal steam capsule is a must see! Your face
is bathed in cool air while your body is engulfed in
infrared light, aromatherapy and steam while the floating bed vibrates to your
desired speed. The products used maximize the powers of the sea for the
ultimate in skin and body care. The ultrasonic machine is simply the latest and
best for facial care today. It is known as “beyond microdermabrasion”. If you
are looking for a waxing service you will find it for any and all hair from head
to toe. A complete line of mineral makeup is offered along with makeup
sessions for a special event. Every treatment offered is customized to your
specific needs.
$$-$$$ GUALALA SEA SPA
39151 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA 95445
www.gualaladayspa.com Fax: (707) 884-9261 (707) 884-9262 Res. Adv.
PANGAEA
Proprietors Jill and Robert Hunter offer a
winning combination of quality and nutritious food.
Globally influenced recipes feature the cuisine of
Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. The word
Pangaea is Old Greek and means all the continents
were once connected before earth changes and
plate tectonics moved them to their current
positions. Robert prepares generous gourmet
portions which are beautifully presented, while Jill
makes sure dinner guests are waited on and
comfortable. Fresh local in-season organic produce,
fresh fish and homemade, yet creative recipes provide a memorable dining
experience. Dinner entrees include fresh fish such as salmon Ahi tuna or crab
cakes on Thai curry sauce, roast poultry or game bird, Niman Schell beef and
vegetarian creations (from $15.00). California wines, micro brew beers, fresh
brewed coffee drinks and homemade desserts are also served.
$$ PANGAEA
39165 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
Gourmet North Coast Cuisine MC & Visa Open Wed - Sun from 5:30pm
Winter hours may vary. www.pangaeacafe.com 884-9669 Reservations
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CAFE’ LA LA
Perched above State Highway 1 in
Cypress Village with lofty views of Gualala
and the Pacific Ocean is Cafe’ La La.
This cozy cafe/coffee house offers eclectic
cuisine and the best mochas in Gualala.
Proprietors Cyndi Hartwell and Beth Ball
cook up a storm (the perfect storm) with
seasonal delights such as fresh fish tacos,
beef stew with garlic crostini, and
breakfast fare including omelets, waffles
and pancakes. A favorite luncheon staple
is the “Napalitano”, made with roast beef,
pesto, marinated tomatoes and red
onions, topped with mozzarella and grilled
to per fection on a Panini. Specialty
sandwiches and soups are offered daily.
The proprietors are always reinventing
themselves so stop by for the latest culinary invention.
$-$$ CAFE’ LA LA
39102 S. Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
Eclectic Cafe Cuisine Email: [email protected]
(707) 884-1104
The FOUR-EYED FROG BOOKSTORE
As a youngster Joel
Crockett dreamed of
owning a bookstore with
an ocean view. The
south coast residents of
Gualala, as well as
coastal visitors love
independently owned
bookstores - so the
success of the Four-Eyed
Frog has tur ned Joel
into the “Four-Eyed Prince”. Joel noticed a lot of successful
bookstores were named after “critters” and marriage to Linda
started with a frog joke. Twenty years of frog gifts from friends
led Joel to name the bookstore the Four-Eyed Frog.
As northern California bookstores go the Four-Eyed Frog is
one of the best mid-sized book galleries offering books from A-Z. There are
local book clubs Joel caters to and his website www.foureyedfrog.com is full of
information. The warm interior is full of natural wood and earth tones with
every color of book cover facing outward. Events and book signings round out
the agenda and you can count on Joel and his knowledgeable staff to answer
your questions. The Four-Eyed Frog is a bastion of freedom overlooking the
ocean from Cypress Village.
$-$$$ FOUR-EYED FROG BOOKSTORE 39138 Ocean Drive, Gualala
General Purpose Independent Bookstore CA. 95445 In Cypress Village
Open Daily 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, Sun from11am Fax 884-1331 / 884-1333
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SEA TRADER
Our need to meet the
requirements of a stressful and
ever changing world often
leads us to search outside the
traditional realms of science
and logic. The Sea Trader is a
window into the holistic world
where an array of high quality
crystals and gemstones glisten
amid a metaphysical theater with an ocean view. Proprietress Kathy Kopfer's
desire and dedication to seek the answers of the spiritual side of the world we
live in lays the foundation of this playground for personal growth. An
expanded selection of New Age musical CD’s & tapes, tarot cards, greeting
cards, metaphysical books, jewelry, aromatherapy, oils, candles and incense
are among the many items of interest displayed at the Sea Trader.
$-$$ THE SEA TRADER 38640 North Hwy 1 (1/2 mile north of town)
Gift Shop and Gallery
Gualala, Ca. 95445 (707) 884-3248 Info.
HEALING ARTS MASSAGE CENTER
Located just north of town in the new Cypress Village
complex is the first of Mendocino Coast's famous healing arts
centers. A visit here will help to harmonize your body and
your vacation. At the Healing Arts Massage Center Judith
Fisher will put you in touch with potential health problems
and help you gently and safely eliminate them from your life.
Judith is a certified massage therapist who has a large
following of locals and returning visitors who place great value
on the wholistic nurturing massage and transformational body
work she gives to them. Judith's massage therapy relaxes,
nurtures and re-vitalizes the body with the integrated long
strokes of Swedish-Esalan style massage. She also uses
craniosacral therapy to assess and gently release restrictions
associated with the spine and central nervous system. This
therapy relies to a large extent on the body's natural ability to
correct itself. This results in deep relaxation with a sense of
wholeness, well-being and renewed vitality. A balanced,
tension free body is the foundation of good health. After a
session you'll return to the reception area and out the lofty
windows a broad expanse of sea and sky awaits. Your day
has been renewed. What will you do now? There are many paths yet to
explore, both inner and outer. Let the healing touch of Judith revitalize you
and give you strength and energy to continue on your journey.
$$ HEALING ARTS MASSAGE CENTER
39301 Cypress Way, Gualala, CA. 95445
In the Cypress Village
Massage & Transformational Bodywork
Open 10am - 6pm Mon.. - Sat.
Sun. by Appointment
(707) 884-4800 Res.
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SERENISEA
Hidden on the southern rim of
Anchor Bay, and 100 yards seaward,
is Serenisea. Proprietor Jim Lotter
has found his coastal treasure and
fortunately he wants to share it.
Four comfortable cottages with
fireplaces / wood stoves, kitchens,
bathtubs, and twin and queen beds await
you; $95 - $230 per night for two, which includes access to the bluff side hot
tub. The luxury cottage has a stereo, sauna, sundeck and fabulous views. A
wintertime creek cascades through beds of watercress into coves abundant in
tidepool activity and seaweed forests. There is a trail to the tidepools. Jim's
"Serenisea Vacation Homes" offer exceptional ocean views, beachfront or
forest locations; some with beach access, kitchens and fireplaces; most with
hot tubs ($110 - $270 per night for 2). Several units are pet friendly. Guests
will soon understand why this special destination is called "Serenisea".
$$-$$$ SERENISEA
28 cottages and vacation homes
Ocean Front Lodging
fireplaces, tubs, sauna & beach access
36100 Highway 1, Gualala, CA.
www.serenisea.com 1-800-331-3836
The pioneers of the cliffside community of Anchor Bay parted the trees in
ANCHOR BAY VILLAGE MARKET and WINE WORLD
1915 with the construction of the
Anchor Bay Store to reveal one of
the most pristine sand covered
beaches on the Mendocino Coast.
The modernized, yet historic store
was designed by Richard McCoy to
successfully promote an oldfashioned
general
store
atmosphere. Richard transitioned
in 2004 and his wife Marianne and
sons Duncan and Kevin carry on the fine tradition with emphasis on fresh
seasonal organic foods, wild fish, wildcrafted herbs and the finest health foods.
But this is not an ordinary grocery store. It is a very special store with
emphasis placed on offering a diversified selection of products including fresh
local organic produce, unique deli items, locally baked breads, micro brews
and imported beers and supports wild and sustainable fish buying ethics. The
acclaimed wine cellar showcases wine made from organically grown grapes;
plus wine tastings and classes are hosted. So shop here, whether for a simple
picnic or a festive banquet. You will also find kerosene lamps, fishing gear,
canning equipment, jams, vinegars and oils (local and imported). Open daily
365 days a year (with back up generator for power outages) wintertime from
8am-8pm, summers from 8am-8pm.
$-$$ ANCHOR BAY STORE
Highway 1, Anchor Bay, CA. 95445
Food, Wines and Provisions www.anchorbaystore.com (707) 884-4245
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The Magic of St. Orres
Saint Orres Inn and Spa is located 4 miles north of Gualala and overlooks the
mystical Mendocino Coast.
SAINT ORRES
Inspired by Russian architecture, constructed of 100-year-old timbers, Saint
Orres weaves an aura of magic and beauty, creating the coast's fantasy spot.
On the 50 acres are the Hotel proper, the Meadows area with 5 cabins and
the new Creekside accommodations to the north with 8 cottages. Hints of
ancient and new age thought are here and there for guests to ponder.
Adjacent the Creekside cottages is the spa with showers, sauna, soaking tub
and meeting room which doubles as a breakfast nook or recreational lounge.
Crystal spheres, set like gemstones, crown the
copper domes above the Spa area. Illuminated
at night, the imagery is only limited to one's
imagination.
Meals in the Hotel are prepared fresh
daily from the finest local and imported
ingredients. Natural and wild north coast
cuisine features fresh fish, quail, venison, wild
boar, rack of lamb, appetizers, homemade hot
or chilled soups, wild mushroom torts, salad
courses and desserts. Innovative entrees are at
prix fixe $40 (3 courses). Pine Haven is a two
bedroom and Osprey Cove a three bedroom
retreat house. Hotel rooms with shared baths
are from $80-$95/2 and cottages with private
baths and fireplaces are from $135-$260/2 with full breakfast.
$$-$$$ SAINT ORRES
P.O. Box 523, Gualala, CA 95445
Ocean View Dinner/Lodging/Spa www.saintorres.com (707) 884-3303
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Chef-owner Rosemary Campiformio
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The “Black Chanterelle” accommodations
It is from the Saint Orres’ gardens that Chef Rosemary Campiformio gathers special
ingredients for the evenings five course event. Wild “friends” from the forest often visit the
kitchen staff and guests to the spa and cottages.
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WHALE WATCH INN
The panoramic view from
Whale Watch Inn can only
be described as spectacular.
Perched on the wester n
edge of the continent, 133
steps above the empowering
northern California coastline, is the Whale Watch Inn
- a jewel of peace and
tranquility, a haven for
lovers, indeed the ultimate
remedy for a hectic world.
An experience in one of the
retreat's luxurious suites, all lovingly designed for romance and solitude, is truly a
balm for the spirit, a "hyacinth for the soul."
Kazuko and Jim Popplewell have instilled in their destination “The Power of
Getting Away”. Here a feeling of serenity and harmony shines through every
detail of their magnificent Inn: soft shades of pastels set a distinct mood for each
room's interior, skylights bathe with light the plush queen beds made up in lacework linens and cozy down comforters. The Morning Light suite has a dry
sauna. Each room has vases of hand-picked flowers, soothing celestial and
classical music, private decks and fireplaces. The joy of a two-person whirlpool
bath, complete with herbal bubbles, over-sized towels, champagne bucket, two
glasses, and an unforgettable view of stars and moon dancing on sparkling surf
are sure to bring sweet dreams and sound sleeps.
The Inn comprises five separate buildings - Pacific Edge, Quest, Cygnet
House, Sea Bounty and Whale Watch - with a total of eighteen unique
accommodations, including a full breakfast (from $180 - $300/2). All rooms
and suites have oceanviews, private decks and private baths; all have fireplaces
or wood burning stoves, 8 have two party whirlpools and another 4 rooms have
whirlpools large enough for one person.
Morning greets you with a gentle knock on the door at a pre-arranged time.,
Ah, breakfast in bed! Peeking into a luscious basket of goodies that changes
with every day, you'll find a feast of aromatic coffee or herbal teas, fresh fruits, a
small loaf of freshly-baked sweet bread, cheese blintzes with a wild-blackberry
sauce and edible flowers to start your day with a splash of
color. And with one last sip of coffee, you ponder the day's
possibilities - the options are endless, it's creation up to you.
After two or three days (one is definitely not enough)
under Whale Watch's magical spell, you, the respectable,
responsible adult who put away childish toys eons ago, may
shockingly find yourself spouting a verse or two of Blake,
mysteriously humming (not-so-quietly) the long-forgotten
love songs of your youth, and suddenly reawakened by a
flame of aliveness you'd thought long ago had flickered.
$$-$$$ WHALE WATCH INN
35100 Hwy 1, Gualala, CA. 95445
Bed and Breakfast
1/2 mile north of Anchor Bay.
www.whalewatchinn.com (707) 884-3667 1-800-WHALE-4-2 Res. Advised
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Photo Courtesy of Bill Elliot
Top: BOWLING BALL BEACH just south of Point Arena which is
only exposed at low tide. Bottom: “THUNDER COVE” with ARENA
ROCK RESERVE or “WASH ROCK” in the background. On full
moon nights at high tide with 20 foot swells pounding the cliffs,
spray shoots 100 feet in the air and Highway 1 shakes.
Just to the south is a large colony of sea lions that inhabit Fish
Rock. Their barking is particularly loud in the summer and fall
when they breed and feed in the rich waters off Anchor Bay. Never
turn your back on the ocean and never wave watch alone.
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GIANT SURF WAVES OF 1983
Also see www.pointarena.com and www.arenacove.com
During the Big Surf Year of 1983 the Point Arena Cove got extremely
hairy when several log-lifting grandfather waves came through and knocked out
the original pier, flooding the packed restaurant with a blast of saltwater up to
the bar top. People inside were knocked around like bowling pins. Heavy rains
and the highest tide of the century made the surf so rough it tore the heads off
ling cod and popped abalone right out of their shell. It was a day many locals
will never forget, for many lives were spared by sheer luck. Photographer
Nicholas King witnessed the event and took these photographs. TOP: One of
several 20 foot waves taking out the old Arena Cove Pier. BOTTOM: The
surge of a freak wave picking up and moving back a wharf building and racing
into the old bar (since replaced). Copies of these photos or the rebuilding of
the Arena Cove Pier and Nicholos’s book “The Great Disaster at Arena Cove”
can be purchased by writing Box 235, Point Arena, CA 95468 or calling
Nicholos at (707) 882-2523. Photographs ©1983 by Nicholas King.
Where were you in the storm of 83? See Storm Stories at www.northofsf.com
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POINT ARENA
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Future Gemstone of Mendocino?
Point Arena's main
street is lined with
restaurants, a grocery,
deli/coffee house, a bar,
movie theater, giftshops, a
pharmacy, library, art
galleries and a seasonal
farmers market. This
picturesque community
has been the back drop
for several motion pictures
including ForeverYoung"
POINT ARENA to MANCHESTER DINER'S CHOICE: Area (707)
Arena Cove Bar & Grill ($$) End of Port Street 882-2100; Cosmic
Pizza & Shipwreck Wine Bar ($$) End of
Port Street, Arena Cove 882-1900;
INTERNET ACCESS
Carlini’s Cafe ($-$$) 206 Main 882-2942; Besides your local Motel
Cove Coffee & Tackle ($) End of Port Street
or Bed & Breakfast try:
882-2665; El Burrito Taqueria ($) Hwy 1,
The Record Cafe
882-2910, Phoenix ($$) 250 Main 882265 N. Main, Pt. Arena
1619; Point Arena General Store & Deli ($) 882-2363 daily 8am-7pm
185 Main Street 882-2280; S&B Market ($)
Coast Com. Library
19400 Hwy 1, Manchester 882-2805, The
Record Deli, Market & Cafe ($-$$) 265
Open Mon-Sat 882-3114
Main St., 882-2363; Riptides Bakery ($-$$)
213 Main St., 882-3770 - Organic Pizza & Dog Biscuits to go.
POINT ARENA to MANCHESTER LODGING:
Best Western Wharf Master's Inn ($$-$$$) 785 Port Street 800-9324031. Coast Guard House ($$-$$$) 695 Arena Cove Rd. 882-2442;
Manchester Beach KOA ($-$$) Box 266 - 1 mile north of Manchester
882-2375; Manchester State Beach ($) Box 440, 1 mile north of
Manchester 800-444-PARK / 937-5804; Point Arena Lighthouse &
Museum ($$) Box 11, 4 miles north of Point Arena on Lighthouse Rd.
882-2777; Rollerville Junction ($-$$) Box 383, Hwy 1 - 2 miles north of
Point Arena; Sea Shell Inn ($$) 135 Main 882-2000/2068.
POINT ARENA BOOKSTORES, GIFTSHOPS and the ARTS
Cityart Community Art Gallery, Main Street, 882-3616; Cultural Batik
Studio 240 Main Street, 882-2610; Du Pont's Mendocino Merchantile
790 Port Rd. 882-3017, Everything Under the Sun 211 Main Street
882-2161; Family Surf & Skate, 240 Main Street, 882-2822; Roots
Herbal Apothecary Store 240 Main Street, Unit B, 882-2699; Sheila
Miles Fine Art www.artistmiles.com 250 Main St., 882-1921.
MENDOCINO COAST THINGS TO DO: Fishing, Surfing and Whale
Watching: Arena Cove Pier 882-2583 Hot showers, boat launching.
Arena Theater - Concerts, Drama and Motion Pictures (707) 882-2275.
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The rebuilt 320 foot fishing pier at Arena Cove is the only major public pier between
Pacifica and Trinidad. Fishing, hot showers, whale and bird watcing are benefits of the pier.
ARENA COVE BAR and GRILL
There is an authentic rugged appeal about the Point Arena Cove. Caught in a
time warp and cradled between white cliffs similar to Dover, it could easily pass for
a tiny settlement clinging to the sheep dotted edge of the English Coast.
Today the restaurant occupies the 2nd floor of a brand new building and is
under the direction of Antonio and Berta Carbajal. Antonio shares three passions,
his wife and family, the culinary arts (formerly at Saint Orres), and he also is a
artistic car designer. A menu of snapper, salmon, Ahi tuna, calamari, albacore,
oysters, clams, mussels, crab and lobster is served. Some of the fresh catch is
unloaded off the boats barely 100 feet away. Dinners include choice of garden
fresh salad or soup du jour or clam chowder, and either baked potato, French fries,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes or mixed wild and white rice as well as fresh
vegetables and warm bread. There are delicious home cooked daily specials such
as Azul Pacifico prawns, crab cakes, Charlotte’s basket (a melange of grilled
vegetables served over polenta in a crispy parmesan cheese basket), fish tacos and
stuffed chicken breast and always a selection of pasta, steaks, chops and chicken
entrees. For dessert try the coconut custard cake or chocolate mountain cake.
Sushi is served on Friday. Special events can be catered for up to 200 people.
There is a full bar where mixed drinks are blended, imported & domestic beer,
organic wines and soft drinks are served. Sports fans will love the 110” wide
screen above the end of the bar. San Franciscan's will recognize the huge hand
carved teak and mahogany back bar which came around the horn in 1890 and
was in Tommy’s Joint before it was relocated. At 6 p.m. the Arena Cove Bar
often fills up with rugged locals tied to the land and sea. Exceptional food, friendly
waiters and real people in a hearty setting can make the best vacation memories.
The Cove has changed since the 1980’s — a new concrete and steel fishing
pier replaces the old wooden pier destroyed by heavy seas in 1983. The new
Point Arena Pier is 320 feet long and is equipped with heavy duty lifting hoists for
small boats and loads of fish and sea urchins. There is also a harbor master's office,
restrooms, showers and public benches on the end of the pier for whale and wave
watching. The pier and shoreline is also a good spot for surfing, beach walks and
abalone picking at low tide.
$-$$ ARENA COVE BAR & GRILL
www.arenagrill.com
Seafood and Latin Fusion
790 Port Street, Box 65, Point Arena,
Open daily.
Dis., MC & Visa
(707) 882-2100 Res.
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BEST WESTERN WHARF MASTER'S INN
Prior to telephones in the late 1800's, a panoramic view was important for
supervising the busy seaport activities at Point Arena Cove. In Arena Cove
the wharfmaster could be in his cliff side home and oversee the port.
Today the century old Wharfmaster's House is registered with the National
Historical Society and is complimented by three new two story wings of
luxurious and functional accommodations (finished in 1992) boasting
unobstructed views of the valley, fishing fleet and pier, reefs, white cliffs and
open sea. Twenty three rooms ($95 - $195/2) and two honeymoon suites
($225 - $250/2) await you. Accommodations feature fireplaces, whirlpool
spas, private baths, queen sized four poster feather beds, direct dial
telephones, in-room coffee makers and open air balconies facing the ocean.
Film star Mel Gibson stayed at the Wharfmaster Inn while filming the motion
picture “Forever Young”. Ask about the facilities for weddings and receptions.
Besides being a surfers headquarters, there are several biking and hiking
trails in the area. "Breath-giving" views recharge the lungs
with some of the cleanest air in America and offer a cardiovascular workout the heart will love you for. You can study
the coastal geology by day and scan the clear starlit skies at
night. The award winning wooden sculptures set in gardens
about the property are authentic chain saw carvings by
north coast woodsmen. The proprietors have a soft spot in
their hearts for cats. “Hurricane,” now an “angel cat” was a
favorite greeter for past guests to the lobby.
Beachcombing, tidepooling, bird watching, fishing from
the pier and whale watching (October - April) all connect In memory of Hurricane
us to nature’s web of life. To arrive at the Best Western Wharf Master's Inn
take the Iverson Avenue exit off Highway 1 at the south end of town.
$$-$$$WHARF MASTER'S INN
Box 674, 785 Port Street,
Oceanview Rooms & Suites Fireplaces & Private Baths AE, MC & Visa.
(707) 932-4031 www.wharfmastersinn.com 1-800-932-4031 Res. Sug.
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DU PONT'S MENDOCINO MERCANTILE at Arena Cove
Born and raised in Point Arena, Tracy Du Pont, the
towns former mayor, has reason to be proud of the
original Mendocino County merchandise she loves to
showcase. Visitors will discover a meticulous selection
of art, crafts and gifts gathered from obscure
backwoods studios, wine cellars and herb gardens in
Mendocino County.
Attractive displays reveal
pottery, jewelry, oil & watercolor paintings, toys, dried
flower arrangements, antiques and craft items for the
home or office. Up the spiral iron staircase is a showroom
of gifts for the garden. Micro-beer from county brew pubs and
vintages of Mendocino wine is stocked in the cooler. Inclement weather clothing
including Arena Cove sweat and T-shirts is displayed for foggy days. At Arena
Cove small is indeed beautiful. Du Pont's is open daily.
$-$$ DU PONT'S MENDOCINO MERCANTILE
Locally Made Arts,Crafts & Gifts
790 Port Rd., Suites 4, 5 & 6,
Point Arena, CA. 95468
(707) 882-3017
POINT ARENA GENERAL STORE and DELI
The Point Arena
General Store and Deli is one of the more complete and functional general stores
on the Mendocino Coast. This spacious store fulfills the needs of campers,
fishermen and shoppers. Fresh fish and locally grown produce (in season) are
available as well as a variety of health food and gourmet items. The wine selection
represents Mendocino's finest wineries and there is also a selection of locally made
and certified organic wine. From the deli comes an assortment of sandwich meats
to T-bone steaks and all the necessities for an afternoon picnic. The video movie
rental section (with VCR) features a wide variety of movie releases. You will find
proprietors Lillian, Tor and Captain Ole Holberg-olsen's seafaring family to be very
hospitable and informative on fishing and weather conditions. The Point Arena
General Store and Deli is open everyday of the year from 6 am to 7 pm.
$ POINT ARENA GENERAL STORE & DELI
185 Main Street,
General Store and Deli
Point Arena, CA. 95468 (707) 882-2280 Info
EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN
The simplicity and beauty of Third World living is
reflected by the art, crafts and clothing displayed at
Everything Under the Sun. Proprietress Lena
Bullamore is proud of the fact that she supports socially
conscious gift giving by buying from non-profit
organizations who insure that the crafts people in
Vietnam and Africa as well as two dozen other
countries get a fair wage for their efforts. There is a
"story" behind each item in the store, making shopping here a unique lesson in
creativity and awareness. It's a treat to meet Lena whose enthusiasm and spirit is
everywhere in Everything Under the Sun! Open 11:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday
thru Saturday.
$$ EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN 211 Main St., Point Arena, CA.
Local and Third World Crafts Closed Sun, Mon, Tues. (707) 882-2161
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EL BURRITO ORGANIC TAQUERIA
One of the best burritos
served on the Mendocino
Coast is the organic garden
fresh El Burrito. The cafe
is housed in the only
mellow yellow and green
reconverted gas station in
norther n Califor nia that
serves all-organic meals.
How cool can you get?
Founder Pam Chapman
prepared each dish with
love and with a fir m
commitment from her
heart to change the world one customer at a time by serving only garden fresh
organic cuisine. Today Luz Barragan carries on that tradition with her
preparations of authentic Mexican - American vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
Sharing the same building is the Point Arena Community Buying Club
whose emphasis is on sustainablily and helping the areas financially challenged
receive healthy food. In addition to a variety of delicious vegan and vegetarian
burritos, Pam also serves quesadillas, dos tacos, taco salads, chicken wraps, a
chicken-vegetable-rice dish, nachos and for breakfast (served 8am-2pm monfri) huevos rancheros, eggs & frijoles, the breakfast burrito, sesame bagel,
oatmeal and organic drinks. Organic mochas, espressos, lattes and organic
beer and juice is also served. A stop here is conscious tourism at its best Bon Appetite!
$-$$ EL BURRITO ORGANIC TAQUERIA 882-2910 Sit down / to go
Organic Mexican Food, Beer & Espresso 165 Main Street, Point Arena
SEA SHELL INN
For years Point Arena has been in a time warp with
descendants of pioneer settlers keeping a tight reign on
the town's growth and direction. Some visitors find this
refreshing. A late bloomer, Point Arena could very
well become the gemstone of the north coast; that is if
thoughtful and sensitive planning prevails. A good place
to observe all this is by hanging your hat at the Sea Shell Inn in Point Arena,
which is under new management. There are 32 spacious, clean and
economical rooms where tourists and locals put into port, to watch color-cable
TV and enjoy time away from home or work. Motel rooms are equipped with
kings, queens, doubles, direct dial telephones (local calls free) and coffee
makers. Seasonal rates are economical. Behind the units you can hear Point
Arena creek cheerfully making its way to nearby Arena Cove and the Pacific.
Wildflowers and an occasional deer grace the hillsides above.
$-$$ SEA SHELL INN
Box 393, 135 Main Street, Point Arena, CA
Motel Rooms and Suites
(707) 882-2000/2068 Res. advised.
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ARENA MULTI MEDIA THEATER
Home town theater at its best is at one of
the last real theaters in northern California,
the historic Arena Theater, which offers a
variety of current and vintage movies, as well
as star spangled live musical events. This is
no ordinary theater folks, for it has been
open since 1929, offers classy art deco flair
and balcony seating. In the lobby a variety of
snacks are served such as homemade double chocolate brownies, organic
popcorn with real butter and seasonings, cookies, candy and hot and cold
drinks. The restoration project was generated through the Arena Renaissance
Company and community fund raising with all labor donated with great love
and heart. This is truly a theater that belongs to the people. This experience
alone is worth a drive to Point Arena where you can enjoy dinner followed by
a show at the Arena Theater.
$ ARENA MULTI MEDIA THEATER
214 Main Street, Point Arena,
Movies and Special Entertainment Events
Showing # (707) 882-2275
CARLINI’S CAFE
Located on Main
Street in Point Arena, 1
mile from the cove and
next door to the movie
theatre is Carlini’s Cafe.
This olde-fashioned
diner is owned by
chef/artisan
Carla
Owston.
She and
George Adams serve
breakfast and lunch
from 6:30am - 2pm
weekdays,
(closed
wednesdays),
and
Saturday and Sunday
from 7:30am - 2pm.
Breakfast and lunch are
Breakfast with Mendocino’s cultural creatives at Carlini’s Cafe
homemade from fresh
ingredients (fresh organic herbs, vegetables and fruits when possible). Egg
dishes, breakfast meats, French toast, buttermilk pancakes, veggie scrambles
(delicious), create-your-own-omelette, huevos rancheros and fresh brewed
organic coffee. Lunch is a soup, salad, sandwich affair. Fresh spinach and
garden salads leave one energized. Seasonal specials include salmon patties,
herbed meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy (yum). Occasional desserts
are on the special board. A true chef/artisan, Carla makes things up as she
goes. Count on good service and good food at this homey 28 seat cafe.
$-$$ CARLINI’S CAFE
206 Main Street, Point Arena, CA. 95468
Homemade California Country Cooking Cash & Checks (707) 882-2942
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THE RECORD DELI, MARKET & CAFE
This historic structure was originally
a newspaper building in 1890 called
the Point Arena Record. After
remodeling in 1990 the building was
transformed into a health food deli,
market and internet cafe. Owner Peter
Loughran created a casual environment
with stained glass windows and
hardwood floors. Peter supports a local
buying ethic - purchasing fresh organic
produce from local farmers, gardeners
and fishermen. There is a wonderful
selection of quality gourmet health
foods including organic milk, cheese,
chicken, beef, bread, juice, crackers,
frozen veggie pies, ice cream, frozen
yogurt, bulk grains, beans, rice,
polenta, herbs and spices for the
coastal chef or menu planner.
In the custom handcrafted cafecoffeehouse, with oak long bar, original
art and cozy tables, you can enjoy snack foods, fresh baked cookies, cakes,
muffins and pies, nutritious sandwiches, wholesome soups, garden fresh
salads, fresh fruit smoothies, homemade hummus, chai, and a full range of
organic and fair trade coffee espresso drinks. The Record has wonderful
soups, salads, sandwiches from gourmet to basic for less then $10. Dinner
offers six entrees of only fresh ingredients from $15. Dining is indoors or on
the outdoor deck adjacent the cafe. The deli has all the fixin’s for a picnic,
early morning breakfast or mid-day sandwich. In Point Arena all kinds of folks
extend their lives by feeding their minds good thoughts and their bodies
healthy food. Open 7am - 8pm daily, Sunday 9am - 5pm.
$-$$ The RECORD DELI, MARKET & CAFE
Coffee House, Store & Cafe 265 Main Street, Point Arena CA. 95468
[email protected]
(707) 882-3663 Information
CITYART COMMUNITY ART GALLERY
Across the street from the record and next door to the Point Arena Library
is the Cityart Community Art Gallery. Here a non-profit committee of artists
have gathered to create, have fun and inspire anyone lucky enough to
discover this obscure gallery and the treasures within. Every 3rd Thursday at
7:30pm is the Poetry Series sponsored by Friends of the Coast Community
and Cityart. Check the website for special openings and showings which
include appetizers, wine and lots of fun with this feisty community of artists.
Open Wed - Sun noon-5pm.
$-$$$ CITYART COMMUNITY ARTS GALLERY
280 Main Street, Point Arena, CA. 95468
www.cityart.com
Mailing List: [email protected]
(707) 882-3616 Info
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ROLLERVILLE JUNCTION and the OLD HOUSE CAFE
Just 2 miles north of Point
Arena, at the lighthouse access
road, is the Rollerville Junction
Campground, Giftshop and Old
House Cafe.
A dream come true for Pat and
Sharon Bellew was the opening
of the restaurant. Rollerville
Junction has become a full service
destination with campground (tent
& RV), camping cabins and
cottages (1-4), a small store with
videos and gifts. The central
theme at Rollerville embraces historic lighthouses like the Point Arena
Lighthouse just to the west on Lighthouse Road.
In the restaurant seasonal breakfast and lunch is served usually from
8:30am - 11am, lunch from 11am - 2pm and dinners served on the
weekends (call for current hours and menu entrees). The campground is
simple shelter at its best. From fire pits the scent of burning logs and evening
fare wafts over the grounds. There is a well-stocked, cupola-roofed giftshop.
There are 51 sites scattered over the roomy 1/4mile front (34 full-service RV
hook-ups $36/nite); 10 tent sites with fire pits and water ($27/nite) and 5
new camping cabins with room for 1-2 adults & 2 children in each ($50/nite)
plus two cottages (1-4 $100 per nite). A large swimming pool and hot tub
add to the amenities of staying at Rollerville Junction. Hot showers, a
laundry room, and firewood add to your convenience. The flickering beacon
of the historic Point Arena Lighthouse will guide you to this special setting.
$-$$ ROLLERVILLE JUNCTION CAMPGROUND & CAFE
22900 Shoreline Hwy 1, Box 383, Point Arena, CA 95468
Accommodations: Tent, RV and Kamping Cabins
(707) 882-2440
www.rvdestinations.com/rollerville
www.gualalabusiness.info
THOMPSON HEATHER GARDENS
Jim and Beverly Thompson have created
a rare garden with sculpture, happy birds
and animals at their Thompson Heather
Gardens located just south of Manchester.
Every color of the rainbow of heather grows
here in this aquatic paradise. There are
special tours every year in the fall. See the
ornate bird house in the huge Monterey
Cypress, walk down whimsical paths
between splashes of heather, dragons and
hundreds of flowers.
$ THOMPSON HEATHER GARDENS Turn west at milepost 19.71
follow the signs. P.O. Box 21, Manchester, CA 95459 (707) 882-2345
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Photo by Scott Simpson WEST of ONE www.westofone.com
Route 1 / Point Arena - Manchester
“Furry Little Road Block” on the access road
to the lighthouse © 2001 Sheila Ryan
The cleanest air in America blows in
from the sea at Point Arena Lighthouse
POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE
Poised on a narrow peninsula and surrounded by white water on three sides, the
historic Keeper homes provide unique accommodations at the Point Arena
Lighthouse, just north of Point Arena. The cleanest air in America blows in here.
This peninsula was a sacred ceremonial site for the Pomo Indian. It's a thrilling
setting, especially when flights of rare tundra swans have landed in the Garcia River
valley just to the north; their honks occasionally heard over the breaking surf. Ever
vigilant, the now automated lighthouse beacon provides early warning for ships at
sea of the dangerous reefs. The original French fresnel handcut six ton hand
ground glass and brass lens was turned off for good in 1977, but can be viewed as
part of a living museum under the direction of the non-profit Point Arena
Lighthouse Keepers. Three remodeled guest homes await the traveler who loves
the sea. Each home (sleeps 6) has a wood burning fireplace, full kitchen, satellite
TV, 3 bedrooms - 2 baths and tub. Summer rates are $210 one nite, $380 two
nites and winter $175/nite. The fabulous views, peace and tranquility are most
relaxing. The lighthouse website is www.pointareanlighthouse.com
$$ POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE
Historic Oceanview Accommodations
To the north of the Point Arena
Lighthouse is the Victorian Garden Inn
at Irish Beach. Here life’s dreams can
come to a temporary halt for you have
arrived at the doorstep of “Somewhere
In Time Romanticism”. Fabulous five
course dinners are prepared by Dr.
Luciano and Pauline Zamboni. You can
bask in their romance for old world
charm is alive at this victorian castle by
the sea. (707) 882-3606
Box 11, Point Arena, CA 95468
(707) 882-2777 Res. Required
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S & B MARKET INC.
Burney Sjolund came
home to the Mendocino
Coast in 1945 from the
San Francisco shipyards
with $10,000 and settled
in Manchester just 10
miles from where he was
raised as a kid in Elk.
He and his wife Dorothy
and her father A. O.
Stornetta purchased the
Manchester General
Store,
which
was
established way back in
the late 1800's. They
remodeled and renamed
it the S & B Market. Today their son Alan and wife Karen operate this
important link to the modern world of conveniences. A true general store, the
S & B Market stocks everything for the everyday needs of residents and
travelers. Besides a full line of groceries, including fresh produce and choice
cuts of beef and poultry, there are premium wines, snack foods, kitchen and
camping supplies. A complete hardware store stocks all manner of building
supplies as well as automotive needs. A lifeline during inclement weather, the
S & B Market is open daily from 8am - 7pm.
$-$$$ S & B GENERAL STORE
19400 South Hwy 1, Manchester,
Full Service Grocery & Hardware
CA. 95459
MC & Visa
Fax (707) 882-3105
Phone (707) 882-2805 For Information
MANCHESTER STATE PARK: Located on the San Andreas Fault
Surrounding the western side of Manchester is Manchester State Park.
Access can be gained at the south by Stoneboro Road and north by Kinney
Road. Forty primitive campsites are located amid grassland with Monterey
Cypress and sand dunes for wind breaks. Campsites accommodate tents or
RV's up to 30 feet long. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with a
grill. Water is available and pit toilets are nearby. Sites are first come, first
serve. No reservations are accepted. There also is a group camp that can
accommodate up to 12 vehicles and 40 people. The group camp may be
reserved May 1st through October 1st for $90 per night.
Two creeks flow year round in the park; Brush Creek located near the
center of the park and Alder Creek which is on the north boundary. Alder
Creek also marks the location where the San Andreas Fault slips beneath the
sea to silently await God's commandment to determine the fate of coastal
humankind. On rare occasions campers will feel a tremor while sleeping
beneath a night time sky full of stars. Such an experience is both humbling
and very inspirational.
$ MANCHESTER STATE PARK
Box 440, Mendocino, CA. 95460
Oceanview Campground
1-800-444-PARK / (707) 937-5804
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Panoramic views,
miles of sandy
beaches and rocky
coves, the Point Arena
Lighthouse and a
plethora of wildlife
greet you at Irish
Beach Vacation Home
Rentals.
IRISH BEACH VACATION HOMES
How would you like to have the comforts of a luxury home overlooking
a remote part of the Mendocino Coast? At Irish Beach you can have just
that. Twenty six completely furnished homes that sleep 2 to 8 people with
a variety of conveniences can be rented from 2 days to a week or longer.
Rates range from $140 - $320 per night (for non-holiday getaways) with
every 3rd night free. There are oceanfront, panoramic ocean views,
ocean views and limited ocean views. Thank God for the ocean or some
of us would have a loss for words. Each home has a fireplace (firewood,
linens, paper towels, toilet paper etc. is provided); some have private
phones, sunken tubs, saunas, hot tubs, wet bars, satellite TV, VCR’s,
DVDs, dishwasher, washer/dryers, sound systems, private sun decks and
fully equipped kitchens. A few are pet friendly. A cleaning fee is applicable
for each house. Each $500,000 to $2,000,000 home is privately owned
and managed by the Irish Beach Rental Agency.
The setting is spectacular. A forest of redwoods and coastal pines are
laced with meadows and a variety of flora and fauna. Star, bird, whale and
wildlife viewing is spectacular. The ocean beach ranges from an expanse
of smooth sand to rocky out croppings and cliffs. There are hiking trails
and pathways, 2 parks, a trout lake, and surf fishing. Irish Beach occupies
a dreamlike setting on the Pacific 8 miles north of Point Arena and just a
1/2 hour drive from Sea Ranch and a 1/2 hour drive from Mendocino,
There are numerous gourmet restaurants along this stretch of Hwy. 1. In
nearby Point Arena are several stores, markets and gas stations. The staff
at Irish Beach Rental Agency are more than happy to answer any
questions you may have.
$$-$$$ IRISH BEACH
P.O. Box 337, Manchester, CA 95459
Luxurious Vacation Homes
Located 8 miles north of Point Arena
on Coast Highway 1. 26 luxury homes for 2-8 people by day or week
www.irishbeach.com
[email protected]
1-800-882-8007

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